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Police Clamp Down on Speeding Drivers Across Rossendale in Day-Long Road Safety Blitz

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Police officers from Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a dedicated day of enforcement across ten known speeding hotspots last Friday (13 June), in response to mounting concerns from local residents about road safety. The targeted operation, which spanned from early morning into the evening, was triggered by community feedback submitted through the Lancashire Talking […]

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Over 400 Weapons Surrendered in West Lancashire During National Knife Crime Crackdown

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Operation Sceptre sees Lancashire Police ramp up action across Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and Lancaster In a significant blow to knife crime in the region, Lancashire Police’s West Division has successfully removed over 400 weapons from local streets during a recent week-long operation targeting knife-related violence and crime. Between Monday 19 May and Sunday 25 May

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From Buckingham Palace to County Hall: Alf Clempson Named Chairman of Lancashire County Council

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Former Scots Guards Warrant Officer Alf Clempson has been officially appointed as Chairman of Lancashire County Council for 2025–2026, marking a remarkable journey from military service to civic leadership. Born in Alexandria, Scotland, on the banks of Loch Lomond, Cllr Clempson’s life has taken him from standing guard at Buckingham Palace to standing for the

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£12,000 of Illegal Tobacco and Vapes Seized in Preston Crackdown

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A major haul of illegal tobacco and vape products—valued at approximately £12,000—has been seized from a shop in Preston City Centre, following a tip-off from members of the public. In a coordinated operation on Tuesday, June 10, officers from Lancashire Constabulary’s Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards to target

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Lancashire Police Win Global Award for Sustainability and Innovation

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Lancashire Police have been crowned global winners in the Sustainability Driver category at the prestigious 2025 SS&C Blue Prism Customer Excellence Awards, thanks to a cutting-edge project spearheaded by their ICT department . The awards, held annually by SS&C Blue Prism, celebrate organisations worldwide that successfully harness intelligent automation to drive performance, efficiency, and innovation.

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Closure Order Secured at Ruskin Store in Colne Following Anti-Social Behaviour Incidents

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COLNE, LANCASHIRE – A shop in Colne has been hit with a closure order following repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour, as Pendle’s Neighbourhood Policing Team continues its work to safeguard local communities. The order was granted at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 21st May 2025 under Section 80 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing

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Appeal for Information After Death of Southport Man Jake Carroll in Little Plumpton

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Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following the death of 30-year-old Jake Carroll, who was found with critical injuries in the early hours of Saturday 18th May on Preston New Road in Little Plumpton. Jake, who was from Southport, was discovered by officers at around 2.20am, unresponsive and suffering from a significant

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Lancashire Police Tackle Crime and Safety Concerns in Accrington with Operation Rally Day of Action

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ACCRINGTON – Lancashire Constabulary has successfully carried out a day of high-impact police action in Accrington as part of Operation Rally, a coordinated initiative aimed at tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in response to concerns raised by local residents and businesses. Taking place on Friday, May 23, the day of action saw Hyndburn Police concentrate

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New Knife Amnesty Bin Installed in Ormskirk as Part of National Crackdown on Knife Crime

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Lancashire Police install 26th knife bin in county as part of Operation Sceptre A new knife amnesty bin has been installed outside Ormskirk Police Station, bringing the total number of secure knife disposal bins in Lancashire to 26, as part of a national week of action to tackle knife crime. The latest installation comes during

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